Stress

Why bad nights happen to good people – and how to break the cycle We’ve all been there. Lying awake at night, tossing and turning. With every tick of the clock, the problems seem to magnify and our stress levels soar. And unfortunately, it works both ways. Yes, stress gets in the way of sleep, but lack of sleep can also exacerbate stress. Why stress keeps us awake Sleep might...

When you’re feeling nervous, anxious or tense, these easy fixes will help calm your nervous system in seconds We’re a seriously stressed out group of people right now. More than half a million Brits suffer serious work-related stress – around 12.5 million working days are...

You know stress is bad for your health but it can also be bad for your relationship. Here are some solutions It’s been a bad day at work, and your stress levels are already through the roof. You’re late, and your partner has a face...

How to cope when you don’t sleep well together Sharing the bed with a duvet hog, seismic snorer or furious fidgeter? If your partner’s sleep habits are impacting on your quality of sleep, you could be at risk of sleep deprivation. And experts now think...

Trying to hit an impossible deadline at work? Or finding it hard to unwind after a long, tiresome day? Living in such a fast-paced society can really take its toll on your stress levels, with 85% of UK adults experiencing it on a regular basis.1...

Feeling overwhelmed by life? Try this simple exercise plan for on-the-spot stress relief Need a go-to exercise routine for when everything seems on top of you? This easy, de-stress work-out will help calm the mind, while relaxing your muscles. 1. Tabletop pose Lie on your...

Try packing these nutrients into your diet to feel better   Feeling frazzled? It’s not just your overflowing inbox or your partner leaving their socks on the floor that’s to blame. Research shows that what we eat may be linked to our stress levels. Scientists at...

Feeling overwhelmed? You might be missing out on essential nutrients, but upping your vitamin B levels could help rebalance your emotional health. There are eight essential B vitamins: thiamine (vitamin B1), riboflavin (vitamin B2), niacin (vitamin B3), pantothenic acid (vitamin B5), vitamin B6, biotin (vitamin...

Did you know that every three seconds someone around the world suffers a fracture due to osteoporosis?1 While eating a healthy, balanced diet – with plenty of calcium and magnesium – is key to protecting yourself against the condition, how you digest those nutrients could...

When you’re feeling stressed, it’s normal to experience symptoms like insomnia or to find yourself relying on coffee to get through the day. But stress can also affect your digestion, which can have a serious knock-on effect. When our digestion is out of balance, we...

Magnesium is essential to help our bodies function properly, but stress can zap your stores. Here’s what to do about it and how magnesium can help with stress management. Magnesium plays a crucial role in maintaining our central nervous system, including helping our cells produce...

We all love food that warms us up during winter, but it’s so much better when that meal is good for you too. Niki Webster from Rebel Recipes has created a warming winter salad to help support our #WinterWise campaign. This roast sweet potato salad...